Xbox has announced the price for Forza Horizon 6s premium upgrade, and it will cost an additional $59.99. Fans got their first glimpse of the game too Forza Horizon 6 during Xbox's Developer Direct on January 22, which also confirmed the game's release date of May 19, 2026. Playground Games, the team behind Forza series, confirmed that the new entry will have more than 550 cars at launch, expanded accessibility options and a new base building element called “The Estate.”
The extended showcase took a deep dive into the game's long-rumored setting, Japan, confirming that Forza Horizon 6s previously leaked location. Playground Games stated that this will be the series' biggest map yet and will include dynamic seasons, real-world locations, dense cityscapes, auto-drive mechanics, and plenty of new activities to keep players busy. These additions include a new feature called “Car Meets”, which allows players to meet and share custom car designs.
The Forza Horizon 6 setting is now official
Forza Horizon 6 is now official, with its TGS 2025 announcement confirming several rumors about Playground Games' next title.
Forza Horizon 6 Premium Edition Price Revealed
However, the premium version of the game comes at a significantly higher asking price. As listed in the Xbox Store, Forza Horizon 6The Premium upgrade will cost an additional $59.99 on top of the base cost of $69.99. That represents an increase of $29.99 over the Forza Horizon 5s premium edition was released in 2021 and Forza Horizon 4s premium pricing in 2018.
The Premium Edition includes two future post-launch expansions, 30 additional cars, and the VIP and Welcome Car Packs, which offer car vouchers and rare clothing items. The most notable inclusion, however, will be a four-day early bird pass being granted Forza Horizon 6 premium buyers. This gives access to the game on May 15, 2026. Unlike some premium versions, Forza Horizon 6 will not include a Game Pass subscription included with the product.
This news comes at a time when Xbox could benefit from a positive reception from the public. While the Developer Direct outlined a clearer roadmap for the Xbox 2026 lineup, the higher price for Forza Horizon 6 premium edition risks dampening that momentum. Recent price increases across the console ecosystem, combined with ongoing concerns about Xbox hardware sales, have contributed to a more cautious view among some fans regarding the brand's current direction.
Despite this, Playground Games aims to deliver a strong new entry supported by post-launch content for Xbox. Fans will still have to decide if the $129.99 Premium edition offers enough value or if accessing the standard version of the game through the newly priced Game Pass Ultimate is the better option. Regardless, based on early reactions to the game shown during Xbox's Developer Direct, Playground Games seems well-positioned to deliver a strong entry with the franchise's sixth major installment.
